Looking at the candidates in College Park’s 2017 election It’s the second time in more than 20 years the four district races and the mayoral race are all contested. Leah Brennan November 1, 2017
Rep. Elijah Cummings selected as UMD’s winter commencement speaker Cummings will also receive an honorary doctorate of public service from this university. Rosie Kean November 1, 2017
Companies can create custom DNA fragments. UMD researchers want to make sure they’re safe. Researchers are creating a tool to screen orders of requested DNA strands and make sure the sequence isn’t harmful. Lindsey Feingold October 31, 2017
UMD Facilities Management temporarily repaired a burst pipe near Tydings Hall Students walking near Tydings Hall noticed hot water flowing outside of the building as early as Oct. 23. Lillian Andemicael October 31, 2017
UMD Graduate Student Government President Stephanie Cork plans to announce her resignation Cork was elected as the GSG’s president in spring 2016. Noah Fortson October 31, 2017
“My intention is to stay here”: A UMD student shares her struggles as a DACA recipient Valeria A. is one of the 132 students at this university protected under DACA. Natalie Schwartz October 31, 2017
Mayoral candidates debate absentee voting and College Park-UMD relations The city’s four mayoral candidates participated in an SGA-hosted debate Monday night. Leah Brennan October 31, 2017
University of Maryland Senate is considering changes to course evaluations A Senate committee has until Dec. 15 to complete the review and provide recommendations. Kaanita Iyer October 31, 2017
UMD’s public policy school has a new minor aligned with the Do Good initiative The minor will be offered beginning spring 2018. Freelance Reporter October 31, 2017
UMD student groups are working to get a location and funding for a Latinx cultural center The center, which was among the 64 demands released by ProtectUMD last year, could still be years away. Carly Taylor October 30, 2017